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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters 

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and
Methodist Health System. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize
your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech
Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide
superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient
expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion
and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Speech Pathologist who excels in this role

* Assesses speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
* Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs.
* Provides education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
* Documents evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
* Collaborates with healthcare teams on care coordination.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off.

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).

* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

What we’re looking for  

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Additional requirements include:

* Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
* Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required
* Current BLS/CPR Card
* Current SLP and ASHA certification

More about Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation
hospital offering exceptional care to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We are
proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation
Hospitals in 2023.

EEOC Statement

“Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Methodist
Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, develop, and implement treatment plans for patients' speech, language, and swallowing needs. They will also collaborate with healthcare teams and provide education to patients and their families regarding therapy goals.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess current SLP and ASHA certification. A current BLS/CPR card is required, and experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage assessmentSwallowing assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Texas, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$107k (54 salary observations; 385 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (2,735 salary observations; 8,123 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 28 employers

11
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5
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6
$135k-150k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
21%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
17% this job

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#2

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match